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HB 1533 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Rules for e-bikes and micromobility devices

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relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices.

Prohibits certain electric bicycles and micromobility devices from sidewalks and multi-use paths, defines device classifications, and establishes a learner's permit process for 16-to-18-year-old operators of class 3 devices.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Prohibits the operation of any electric bicycle or any alternative electric micromobility device on sidewalks. II. Prohibits the operation of any class 3 electric bicycle or class 3 alternative electric micromobility device on bicycle or multi-use paths. III. Defines alternative electronic micromobility devices and classifies such devices identically to electric bicycle classifications. IV. Establishes a learner's permitting process for individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 seeking to operate a class 3 electric bicycle or class 3 alternative electric micromobility device. V. Requires that all class 3 electric bicycles and class 3 alternative electric micromobility devices be registered with the division of motor vehicles on an annual basis and that such bicycles and devices possess a speedometer and headlights while in operation. VI. Limits and clarifies the ability of municipalities to issue permits and licenses relative to electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices. VII. Establishes a penalty of impoundment of an electric bicycle or alternative electric micromobility device for violations of the act. VIII. Establishes that failure to satisfy the special rules and registration requirements for electric bicycles or alternative electric micromobility devices shall result in such electric bicycle or device being regulated as an off highway recreational vehicle.

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Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Cyril AuresRPrime

Rep. Harry BeanR, Rep. Clayton WoodR

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

22% support78% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“See HB-1410 for "a more realistic approach" to e-bike/OCEV/OHRV concerns.”
— David Topham, Salemopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2010:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-01-231:00 pmHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-01-271:59 pmHouse TransportationGP 232Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-109:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 24
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  3. Jan 23, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 01/23/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  4. Jan 27, 2026House==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
  5. Feb 10, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  6. Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/10/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 21
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 35

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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